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Re: Predictions on What to come
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 24 Apr 2001 08:47:43 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Lawrence Wilkes writes:
> If we are speculating on what is to come, then....
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> Think about the fact that the new trains DONT come packaged with an
> engine.....
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> Ready for a new 9v DCC add-on?
Hmm - still have my doubts about this. The train motors are expensive
enough. Can you imagine how much TLC would charge for digital controlled
versions?
If you look at the photos on S@H again you'll see some show a 9V motor
fitted. I presume you don't actually get the motor, since all the engines
are cheaper than a spare motor...
Jason J Railton
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Message has 2 Replies:
 | | Re: Predictions on What to come
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| (...) You are correct. The statement with each new set is that you can obtain a motor (and a light set) for your new engine, but does not come with one. They are just shells, ready to fit a motor within it. Which, for me is ok, since I have a few (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: Predictions on What to come
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| (...) I don't think that LEGO would make that large an investment in the trains line, esp. with their high stakes gamble with the Bionicrap stuff. (...) I just hope that these new trains are the same familar LEGO quality we've come to expect. (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Predictions on What to come
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| "kai brodersen" <cbrodersen@mediaone.net> wrote in message news:GC9rFM.4pB@lugnet.com... (...) can (...) If we are speculating on what is to come, then.... Think about the fact that the new trains DONT come packaged with an engine..... Ready for a (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
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